AZ-500 vs SC-500: Which Microsoft Security Exam in 2026?
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10 exam-style questions, instant explanations, no account or card required. AZ-500 vs SC-500: Microsoft is retiring AZ-500 in 2026 and replacing it with SC-500, the new cloud and AI security cert. Here's which exam to take.
AZ-500, the Azure Security Engineer Associate, is being retired and replaced by SC-500, the Cloud and AI Security Engineer credential. This video breaks down what each exam covers, what SC-500 adds on top (AI security, prompt injection, shadow AI governance, Security Copilot), and a simple three-criteria framework for deciding whether to finish AZ-500 now or wait for SC-500. No hype, no panic, just the timing call.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 A Popular Microsoft Security Cert Is Retiring
00:26 Why This Matters Right Now
01:25 What AZ-500 Covers (Cloud Fortress)
02:15 What SC-500 Adds: AI Security
03:45 The Hard Lesson About Securing Azure
04:10 Three Criteria To Decide
05:17 Which Exam Should You Take?
06:40 One Caveat Before You Book
06:58 Where To Prep Next
🔗 Resources
Practice exams, flashcards and study guides for both AZ-500 and SC-500: https://certcrush.app
Verify the AZ-500 retirement date and SC-500 status (these are moving targets): Microsoft Learn
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